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This article was co-written by Audra Barrios. Audra Barrios is a marine biologist and owner of Lick Your Eyeballs, a business that supplies reptiles, supplies and plants. With over 15 years of experience, Audra specializes in reptiles and rare animals, environmental education, marine biology, conservation issues and animal husbandry. Audra holds a bachelor’s degree in marine biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and studied natural sciences at the University of Marin. She is the founder and CEO of Things That Creep, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving reptiles and amphibians through education. For the past 6 years she has worked as a biologist at the California Academy of Sciences.
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Toads and frogs look similar, but they are quite different. They differ in appearance, such as skin, color, and shape. Their behavior is also different. Frogs need to be near water, while toads don’t. Frogs also tend to jump higher than toads. If you pay attention to the details, you will know how to tell the difference between a toad and a frog.
Steps
Learn the outward signs
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Look at the hind legs. You can tell a toad from a frog by the length of its legs. If you can get closer to them, look closely, especially at their hind legs. [1] X Research Source
- The hind legs of frogs are very long, because they jump more than toads. The hind legs of frogs are larger than their heads and bodies.
- The hind legs of toads are smaller because they often crawl. Their hind legs are shorter than the head and body.
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Check the feet. Frog feet are webbed because they spend most of their time in the water. The hind legs of frogs are usually webbed, some frogs have webbed on the front legs. You can see sticky pads on their feet. Toad feet usually do not have webbing and foot pads. [2] X Research Source
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Consider the shape. Frog bodies tend to be slim and athletic. On the contrary, I am shorter and fatter. [3] X Research Sources
- Slender amphibians with long legs are likely frogs.
- Short, fat amphibians with smaller legs are probably toads.
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Pay attention to the skin. Frog skin is much smoother than toad skin. Toad skin is often rough. While frog skin is slippery and moist, toad skin looks like it is covered with a layer of warts. [4] X Research Sources
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Observe color. Usually, frogs are lighter in color than toads. Their color tends to be greener. Although the skin of the toad is also slightly green, it is overall darker than the frog. [5] X Research Sources
- The skin color of toads varies from dark green to olive green.
- Meanwhile, the color of the frog’s skin is more yellow, the color is brighter in the blue band. Frog skin can be olive yellow.
- However, you should not rely solely on color to distinguish. Always consider other factors as some frogs are brownish green.
Behavioral review
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Watch the animal as it jumps. Both frogs and toads jump. However, frogs jump more and much higher. [6] X Research Source
- Frogs have very high and long jumps.
- Toads have short jumps and lack the ability to jump long distances.
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Notice if the animal crawls. Toads crawl more than jump. Crawling is the main movement of the toad. You will rarely see frogs crawling. A crawling animal is most likely a toad. [7] X Research Sources
- Always consider other factors such as an injured frog that may have to crawl.
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Consider where you spotted the animal. Frogs need to be near water to survive, while toads spend most of their time in places where there is no water. An animal that lives near water is likely a frog. If you see an animal far away from the water, it’s probably a toad. Frogs rarely go far from water. [8] X Research Sources
Avoid the trouble with frogs and toads
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Reduce the light to limit the frog noise. Frogs can make a lot of noise at night, especially when they’re foraging. Frogs eat insects and bright lights can attract insects towards your home. Light also causes frogs to congregate in your backyard. [9] X Research Source
- Turn off things like porch lights at night.
- You can also pull down the curtains at night to limit indoor lights that attract insects.
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Keep dogs away from frogs and toads. Certain types of frogs and toads can be toxic to dogs. If a dog has a toad in its snout, toxins can be released that are toxic to it. If you see your dog biting a toad, take him to the vet immediately. This is a medical emergency. [10] X Research Source
- Symptoms of toad poisoning include excessive drooling, scratching in the eyes or mouth, convulsions, difficulty breathing, and unsteady movements.
- If your pet has any of the above symptoms, they need immediate care.
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Wash your hands after handling a frog or toad. In general, wild animals should not be handled. However, if you have touched a frog or toad, wash your hands immediately afterwards. [11] X Research Source
- If young children catch a frog or toad, make sure they wash their hands.
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Wild frogs and toads should not be taken as pets. Capturing wild animals as pets is never a good idea. Frogs and toads in the wild are not kept in captivity and will have a hard time acclimatizing in captivity. They can also carry disease. If you want to keep frogs or toads, buy them at your local pet store.
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Take proper care of toads or frogs. Pet stores sell frogs and toads to keep. If you want to buy frogs or toads for adoption, make sure you take care of them properly. Give them the right environment and shelter. [12] X Research Source
- You will have to clean the frog or toad tank daily. An unclean tank can pose a serious health risk to a frog or toad.
- Frogs and toads need a varied diet. You can buy food from pet stores, including crickets and mealworms, but you should also feed them a variety of other insects to keep them alive. You need to feed the frog or toad more things like grasshoppers, snails, and silkworms.
- Limit touching pets that are reptiles or amphibians. Even animals bought from pet stores can carry diseases. Wash your hands after touching them, don’t wash their cages in the bathroom or kitchen, and don’t kiss or pet frogs or pet toads. [13] X Trusted Source Centers for Disease Contrp and Prevention Go to source
Warning
- Some species of frogs and toads can carry toxins. Check with your local Department of Natural Resources office to find out which amphibians are likely to carry poison in your area.
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This article was co-written by Audra Barrios. Audra Barrios is a marine biologist and owner of Lick Your Eyeballs, a business that supplies reptiles, supplies and plants. With over 15 years of experience, Audra specializes in reptiles and rare animals, environmental education, marine biology, conservation issues and animal husbandry. Audra holds a bachelor’s degree in marine biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and studied natural sciences at the University of Marin. She is the founder and CEO of Things That Creep, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving reptiles and amphibians through education. For the past 6 years she has worked as a biologist at the California Academy of Sciences.
There are 8 references cited in this article that you can see at the bottom of the page.
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Toads and frogs look similar, but they are quite different. They differ in appearance, such as skin, color, and shape. Their behavior is also different. Frogs need to be near water, while toads don’t. Frogs also tend to jump higher than toads. If you pay attention to the details, you will know how to tell the difference between a toad and a frog.
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